The search for 71-year-old Patretia Mathews, who has been missing since Friday, Aug. 8, has been officially suspended, according to Okmulgee County officials. The announcement comes amid a wave of mis...

For too long, Okmulgee has let scoreboards, setbacks and outsiders define who we are. But now, the community is taking back that narrative. Historian Wayman Lewis with The Okmulgee Hall of Fame has la...

City of Beggs employee Doris Tharp was recently honored with a retirement reception at Beggs City Hall. Members of the community, friends and council members stopped by to wish her well on her retirem...

Recruiters approached people struggling with addiction on streets throughout Oklahoma and offered a lifeline: treatment and housing, in beautiful Southern California, for free. The recruiters knew tha...

Aspire Health will hold a grand opening event Thursday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 904 Meriweather St. in Okmulgee. The event will feature door prizes, a free snow cone truck and B-12 shots, a...

Oklahoma has been at the center of reform talks regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency for months, as the Trump administration mulls over what its future should be. On Thursday, Gov. Kevin ...

A newly proposed two-year time limit on rental assistance from the federal government puts 32,300 Oklahomans, 18,400 of whom are children, at risk of eviction and homelessness. The federal government ...

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You’re feeling bold this week, Aries. Use a surge of energy to speak out about something that needs to be said. Be mindful of how others may receive it. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 St...

The Okmulgee Bulldogs put up quite the fight, but ultimately fell short against a tough Checotah Wildcats team, losing 28-62 on the road. The team will travel to Mounds this Friday to face the Golden ...

The Okmulgee Lions Club gathered Tuesday, Aug. 26, for a special meeting that blended fellowship, delicious food, and an uplifting message of perseverance and health. The club welcomed Lion Brenda Tho...

Early voting for the Okmulgee Public Schools District will start Thursday, Sept 4. Voters who are unable to go to the polls on Election Day, Sept. 9, have the option to vote early at their County Elec...

Okmulgee County’s sole emergency medical provider, Emergency Medical Service, A Trust (EMSAT), is taking bold steps to strengthen its lifesaving mission. Established in 1974, EMSAT has delivered dedic...

Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life this weekend as First Family Federal Credit Union presents the 13th Annual Smokin’ Hot Car & Bike Show. The popular event, set for Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2...

The third installment of the Contemporary History of the Muscogee Nation Lecture Series, held Aug. 19, drew a diverse audience and sparked lively discussion among attendees. The event, part of a four-...

The Anchor of Hope (AOH) Women’s Conference will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19-20, at Jubilee Christian Center. The theme of this year’s event is “Redeemed.” This annual conference brings wome...

The Henryetta Labor Day Celebration culminates Monday, starting with the annual Henryetta Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Main Street, with live music starting at 9 a.m.

Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued a binding formal opinion today declaring the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is bound by law to continue serving the state’s major metropolitan areas and does no...

Oklahoma agriculture is well-known for its cattle and wheat industries, but the pecan industry also has a significant impact on the state. Oklahoma State University Extension is partnering with the Ok...

The 2025 Okmulgee County Free Fair returns next week at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds with a weeklong schedule packed with livestock shows, youth contests, indoor exhibits and family-friendly fun. H...

Hoffman Fellowship will open Saturday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. with music by Crystal Rivers, featuring Cookie Elder and Gwen. A Mexican dinner will be served at 7 p.m.